The BYAC is partnering with Difference Makers International to make Barstow a “Blue Ribbon Community”! 

Difference Makers International is a non profit educational organization 501(c)(3) founded in 1983.  Whether you’re looking for prevention, intervention, recognition or acknowledgment Difference Makers International’s innovative “Who I Am Makes A Difference”™ workshops, programs, leadership training and products powerfully transform negativity and mediocrity into a world of possibility, pro-activity and prosperity. Their "Who I Am Makes A Difference"™ message has impacted over 30 million people worldwide and their Blue Ribbons are offered in 12 different languages. Difference Makers International is dedicated to creating a global community where all people feel appreciated, respected, and loved, are valued for their unique talents and empowered to reach their true potential.

Their Mission is empowering and uniting Youth & Adults to Make A Difference where they work, live and learn; acknowledging those who are Difference Makers throughout the world; and developing on-going support that creates & sustains positive social change for this generation and all generations to come!

Their Goal is to have honored 300 million people worldwide with a "Who I Am Makes A Difference™" Blue Ribbon by the year 2020!

Our Goal is to hold Blue Ribbon Acknowledgement Ceremonies at local schools and get the youth involved in passing along this inspirational message throughout Barstow, meanwhile helping Difference Makers achieve their 300 million goal!

Visit the BYAC Activities page and check out photos of the December 2010 “Standing Strong Together” Blue Ribbon training as well as a link to the Difference Makers International Webpage